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Reese McGuire

BOS Catcher #3

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Reese McGuire (thumb) is available off the bench for Wednesday’s game against the Rays.

McGuire is absent from the Red Sox’ starting lineup after suffering a left thumb contusion during pregame warmups on Tuesday night, but will be available off the bench on Wednesday night, if needed.

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Source: MLB.com

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Jackson Rutledge

PHI Relief Pitcher #44

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Phillies claimed RHP Jackson Rutledge off of waivers from the Nationals; Optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The 27-year-old hurler had been designated for assignment by the Nationals on Tuesday. The former first-round pick has really struggled in his limited big league action, posting a 6.29 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and an 88/34 K/BB ratio over 103 innings in 71 appearances spanning four seasons. We’ll see if the Phillies are finally able to unlock his true potential.

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Nationals, Marlins' young cores providing optimism

May 10, 2026 12:17 PM

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Christian Roa

BAL Relief Pitcher #82

Orioles claimed RHP Christian Roa off of waivers from the Twins; optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Roa was designated for assignment on Wednesday. The 27-year-old hurler made seven appearances at the big league level for the Astros this season, registering a 5.19 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and a 6/7 K/BB ratio. He’ll add extra bullpen depth at the Triple-A level for the O’s.

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Willson Contreras

BOS 1st Baseman #40

Willson Contreras was removed from Sunday’s game against the Rays after being hit by a pitch in the opening inning.

Contreras was drilled in the hand by a 94 mph sinker from Drew Rasmussen. He stayed in the game to run the bases for himself but was lifted when the Red Sox took the field defensively in the second. He’ll presumably head for X-rays to see if there’s any structural damage. Expect the Red Sox to provide an update on his status as soon as more information becomes available.

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Source: Chris Cotillo

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Tatsuya Imai

HOU Starting Pitcher #45

Tatsuya Imai (arm) will return from the injured list to start on Tuesday against the Mariners.

Imai has continued to struggle with his command during his minor league rehab assignment, so fantasy managers are going to want to take a wait-and-see approach here before considering deploying the 28-year-old right-hander in lineups. Imai registered a troublesome 7.27 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and a 13/11 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings in his first three starts for the Astros before landing on the injured list.

Source: Chandler Rome

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Dylan Smith

SF Relief Pitcher

Giants recalled RHP Dylan Smith from Triple-A Sacramento.

Smith, 25, will get his first chance for the Giants after registering a 2.13 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and a 15/8 K/BB ratio over 12 2/3 innings in his first nine appearances at Triple-A Sacramento. Given the current state of the Giants’ bullpen, Smith could work his way into high-leverage opportunities if he continues to pitch like he did at Triple-A.

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Sam Hentges

SF Relief Pitcher #31

Giants activated RHP Sam Hentges from the 15-day injured list.

Hentges has finally worked his way back from right knee and left shoulder surgeries that cost him the entire 2025 campaign. The Giants are hopeful that he can provide a major boost to a bullpen that has been a complete disaster this season.

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Gregory Santos

SF Relief Pitcher #57

Giants optioned RHP Gregory Santos to Triple-A Sacramento.

Santos made just three appearances during his time with the Giants, posting a 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and a 1/3 K/BB ratio over five innings. He’ll continue to refine his craft at the Triple-A level until another opportunity arises.

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Ryan Walker

SF Relief Pitcher #74

Giants optioned RHP Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento.

How the mighty have fallen. The 30-year-old right-hander opened the season as the Giants’ closer, but he has registered a miserable 6.46 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and a 14/10 K/BB ratio over 15 1/3 innings in his first 16 appearances. He’ll try to work through his issues at the Triple-A level for the time being. Even in the deepest of leagues, it’s safe for fantasy managers to cut bait here.

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Coby Mayo

BAL 3rd Baseman #16
Coby Mayo is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Athletics.

Mayo has had an extended runway to show what he can do with both Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg shelved, but he has flailed his way to a brutal .158/.218/.277 slash line with just three homers and 12 RBI through his first 110 plate appearances. Weston Wilson will start in his place at the hot corner and will bat eighth for the O’s against Luis Severino and the Athletics on Sunday.
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Rhett Lowder

CIN Starting Pitcher #25

Reds’ manager Terry Francona told reporters on Sunday that Rhett Lowder (shoulder) will be placed on the injured list.

Francona didn’t discuss the results of the right-hander’s MRI results though he did note that Lowder will continue to throw, just “not quite off the mound yet”. Based on that, you’d assume that the results were encouraging and didn’t show any structural damage. Either way he’ll miss at least a couple of weeks though.

Source: Charlie Goldsmith

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